danielandlana

Thanks for the replies and advice. When I spoke with USCIS they had recommended a K3 Visa. If the K3 has been rendered obsolete is there an alternative visa for spouses? If I apply for an I-129F/I-129s what happens then?

Thanks again!

Hi Everyone,

I have been following this site for a while but now I have some actual questions and thought I would register to ask

I (Daniel) have both Canadian and American citizenship (through parents) but have lived in Canada only. So I am a citizen but not a resident (yet). Lana (wife) (Canadian citizen only) and I got married in Jamaica in January 2012.

Recently I was offered and subsequently accepted a job transfer to Missouri. We immediately petitioned for the I-130 (dates on timeline) and received NOA1 May 8.

Daniel is moving down in June. We were simply planning on letting the I130 complete, with Lana joining as a visitor early July, with hope that the I130 is processed before a 6 month visitor permit expires.

Now.

(1) Would it be worthwhile to apply for a K3? I noticed you need to petition in the country of where the marriage occurred, so (2) would that mean Jamaica? (3) Or perhaps would an IR1/CR1 be more beneficial?...although it was noted that this needs to be completed OUTSIDE of the US and we were hoping to have Lana down ASAP.

We aren't concerned with Lana being allowed to work; simply with her being allowed to live in the country legally. We do have an 'immigration package' prepared to present customs/border protection to hopefully allow her into the country.

(4) Although I do not require a work visa to enter/work in the US, would there be any documentation my company could provide to allow her reside in the US under my citizenship?

Thanks everyone for your assistance! Much like everyone, we simply want to follow the fastest route